Hobbs is probably just doing his due diligence and at least giving the appearance of doing a full-fledged search as some cover, considering what happened with the hiring of Ash on a hasty schedule. Hobbs is not going to do something that will aggravate the big donors and potentially blow up in his face. At this point, with the loud drumbeat of big donors, former players and prominent fan groups, hiring Schiano is the easy thing for him to do.
Glad you finally admit what the inevitability is and was. At this point either Hobbs hires Schiano or he can come sit in the stands as a regular fan and as an Ex-Athletic Director.
Best of Luck,
Groz